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BTC/USD Forex Signal – Monday, Oct. 8

BTC/USD Forex Signal – Monday, Oct. 8

Last Thursday’s signals were not triggered, as the bullish price action took place a little below the support level at $6,534. Today’s BTC/USD Signals Risk 0.75% per trade. Trades may only be taken until 5pm Tokyo time, during the next 24-hour period. Long Trades Go long after a bullish price action reversal on the H1 time […]
An Interest Rate Generational Low

An Interest Rate Generational Low

Interest Rates Being a trader for as long as I have been, provides me with a sense of historical significance not possible for newcomers to market speculation. I distinctly remember the high-interest rate periods of the 1970s and early 1980s. In fact, I remember the day the top of yields (and bottom of futures) was confirmed […]
5 Stocks To Gain From 49-Year Low Unemployment Rate

5 Stocks To Gain From 49-Year Low Unemployment Rate

The jobless rate dipped two-tenths of a percentage point to 3.7% in September and touched its lowest level in nearly 50 years. Further, the initial job counts for August and July were revised substantially upward. The American economy is enjoying historical growth amid escalating trade tensions between the Republican administration and overseas countries, including China. […]
When Will Gold Rebound?

When Will Gold Rebound?

For many traders and investors, momentum is everything. After all, why tie up money in an asset that’s not likely to produce a positive return and produce it pronto? Normally, investors consider an asset’s price velocity as a measure of momentum. And they’re right to do so, though that’s not the only type of momentum […]
Don’t Look Now, But Turkish Banks Are On Fire (In A Good Way)

Don’t Look Now, But Turkish Banks Are On Fire (In A Good Way)

For now, markets seem to be in wait and see mode ahead of an assumed resolution to the Andrew Brunson standoff. If Brunson is released, it would likely defuse tensions with Washington and potentially open the door to sanctions relief, trade talks and, perhaps, progress on the lingering Halkbank issue. That’s from “Turkey’s Erdogan Doesn’t Need No […]
4 Top Stock Picks From Five-Star Analysts

4 Top Stock Picks From Five-Star Analysts

Analysts publish multiple bullish stock ratings- but which are the stocks that really stand out from the crowd? Here we delve into the favorite stocks of five-star analysts. TipRanks tracks and ranks over 4,800 analysts. This allows us to focus on the ratings of analysts who tend to get it right. As you will see below, all […]
Brazilian Stocks, Real Surge As Bolsonaro Presidency Seen As “A Done Deal”

Brazilian Stocks, Real Surge As Bolsonaro Presidency Seen As “A Done Deal”

Fearful investors who bought up Ibovespa puts on Friday to protect themselves in the event of a weaker-than-expected showing from right-wing pro-market candidate Jair Bolsonaro can breath a sigh of relief. In a showing that suggests he will almost certainly lock up the presidency in the second-round vote on Oct. 28, Bolsonaro won more than 46% in […]
The Toxic Stew

The Toxic Stew

Last week, we shined a spotlight on a crack in the monetary system that few people outside of Switzerland (and not many inside either) were aware of. There is permanent gold backwardation measured in Swiss francs. Everyone knows that the Swiss franc has a negative interest rate, but so far as we know, Keith is the only […]
Unemployment Falls To 49-Year Low: 5 Business Services Picks

Unemployment Falls To 49-Year Low: 5 Business Services Picks

In September, the unemployment rate declined to its lowest level in nearly 49 years. However, job additions came in significantly below expectations, even though the broader employment picture remained robust. Further, even though September’s numbers missed targets, the figures for July and August were revised upward. Also, the labor force participation rate remained unchanged. Meanwhile, […]
September 2018 CBO Monthly Budget Review: Total Outlays Up By 3 Percent In Fiscal Year 2018

September 2018 CBO Monthly Budget Review: Total Outlays Up By 3 Percent In Fiscal Year 2018

from the Congressional Budget Office The federal budget deficit was $782 billion in fiscal year 2018, the Congressional Budget Office estimates, $116 billion more than the shortfall recorded in fiscal year 2017. As was the case last year, this year’s outlays were affected by shifts in the timing of certain payments that otherwise would have […]